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Mid-State Trail vs Panorama Trail

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Units
Mid-State Trail Panorama Trail
Distance 319 mi513 km 5.0 mi8 km
Elevation gain 21,493 ft6,551 m 2,356 ft718 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional Local
Country United States United States
Best time to hike
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Mid-State Trail vs Panorama Trail: which should you hike?

At 319 mi513 km, Mid-State Trail is the longer route — roughly 314 mi505 km more than Panorama Trail (5.0 mi8 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Panorama Trail is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.